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| - | Probably not as slick, and it certainly doesn't pack the intended punch of "sticking it to the man". But what it does evoke is a sense that we are not demanding. We are asking. Work with us and look for opportunities to show goodwill in collaboration with the consuming public. | + | Probably not as slick, and it certainly doesn't pack the intended punch of "sticking it to the man". But what it does evoke is a sense that we are not demanding. We are asking that you work with us and look for opportunities to show goodwill in collaboration with the consuming public. |
| ===== Repair Don't Waste ===== | ===== Repair Don't Waste ===== | ||
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| Of course, any manufacturer willing to make their material open on release of a product makes them a favoured and admired brand. | Of course, any manufacturer willing to make their material open on release of a product makes them a favoured and admired brand. | ||
| - | When choosing between two similar products, and knowing one product had downloadble material, choosing in favour of the latter would be enticing for many. These actions can result in financial benefit. | + | When choosing between two similar products, and knowing one product had downloadable material, choosing in favour of the latter would be enticing for many. These actions can result in financial benefit. |
| ===== Product Stickers? ===== | ===== Product Stickers? ===== | ||
| - | {{:repairs:repair_-or-mod-sticker.png?direct&200 |}}Imagine the introduction of an Open To Repair/Modification sticker placed on products providing an incentive for manufacturers to signify that service materials are freely available. | + | {{:repairs:repair_-or-mod-sticker.png?direct&200 |}}Imagine this pipe-dream: the introduction of an Open To Repair/Modification sticker placed on products providing an incentive for manufacturers to signify that service materials are freely available. |
| - | The downside to this idea is that it is easily abused in much the same way that the Heart Foundation's Tick Of Approval became a corrupted way of tricking consumers into buying junk food. | + | Unfortunately it can be easily abused in much the same way that the Heart Foundation's Tick Of Approval became a corrupted way of tricking consumers into buying junk food. |
| - | Another downside is that the sticker could also be used as an incentive for retailers to increase prices. | + | A sticker could also be used as an incentive for retailers to increase prices. |
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| These are exciting times for the Repair community, and things are definitely improving. The momentum is building, and I'm watching with great interest to see where this all goes. | These are exciting times for the Repair community, and things are definitely improving. The momentum is building, and I'm watching with great interest to see where this all goes. | ||
| - | Rather than going the entitled route using weapons like shame, regulation and social media callouts, let's win the industry over with old-fashioned common decency and respect. Make it a win-win for producers and consumers alike. | + | Rather than going the entitled route using weapons like shame, regulation and social media call-outs, let's win the industry over with old-fashioned common decency and respect. Make it a win-win for producers and consumers alike. |
| ===== Thank you ===== | ===== Thank you ===== | ||
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| Thomas of [[http://swling.com|swling.com]] for use of the base headline image. | Thomas of [[http://swling.com|swling.com]] for use of the base headline image. | ||
| - | #electronics #repairdontwaste #righttorepair #repair #repair4everyone #voicesforrepair | + | |
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